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Hollywood Icon Ted Hartley Passes Away at 100

11/15/2025

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Ted Hartley, a film and stage actor and former CEO of RKO Pictures, died at 100 on October 10, 2023, in New York City.
He merged his company Pavilion Communications with RKO in 1991, alongside his late wife Dina Merrill.
Hartley produced notable works, including the 1998 remake of Mighty Joe Young and Broadway musicals Curtains and Gypsy, earning two Tony nominations.
Earlier this year, he sold RKO Pictures to Concord Originals while retaining roles as lead producer and Chairman Emeritus.
He is survived by his son, Philippe.

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Ted Hartley, a film and stage actor and former CEO of RKO Pictures, died at 100 on October 10, 2023, in New York City.
He merged his company Pavilion Communications with RKO in 1991, alongside his late wife Dina Merrill.
Hartley produced notable works, including the 1998 remake of Mighty Joe Young and Broadway musicals Curtains and Gypsy, earning two Tony nominations.
Earlier this year, he sold RKO Pictures to Concord Originals while retaining roles as lead producer and Chairman Emeritus.
He is survived by his son, Philippe.